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""The Development of the English Novel"" is a comprehensive study of the evolution of long-form prose fiction in the British tradition. Written by Wilbur L. Cross, this seminal work traces the transformation of the novel from its early ancestors in medieval romance and Elizabethan prose to the structured realism of the Victorian era. The text meticulously examines the structural changes, stylistic shifts, and thematic expansions that defined the genre over several centuries. Cross offers insightful analysis of the masterworks of foundational figures such as Daniel Defoe, Samuel Richardson, and Henry Fielding, while also exploring the enduring legacies of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and William Makepeace Thackeray. By charting the trajectory of the English novel, the author illuminates how the form became a primary vehicle for social commentary and psychological depth. This study remains an essential resource for students of literature and history, providing a clear and scholarly perspective on the artistic milestones that shaped one of the most significant literary forms in the English language. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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